Miami Dolphins guard Ted Larsen is headed to injured reserve with a torn biceps, with the designation to return, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Larsen is expected to start practicing by Week 6 and be ready to play by Week 8.

The 30-year-old injured his biceps last month during training camp.

Larsen didn’t play in the Dolphins team scrimmage or any of the their preseason games. Last month, Dolphins head coach Adam Gase told reporters he was confident that Larsen would return to play this season.

“I think there’s a really high probability that he’ll play this year,” Gase said. “Normally it would’ve been an injury where he’d be done for the year; but with the way the rules are built, we should have a chance to get him back. It was disappointing because he was probably our most consistent guy day in and day out. I hate to see that for him because he’s worked so hard to understand what we’re doing. He’s brought a great attitude. He’s a great veteran presence.”

In March, Miami signed Larsen to a three-year contract. He was expected to start at left guard after Laremy Tunsil moved to left tackle after the trade of Branden Albert during the offseason. Now, the Dolphins will likely go with Jesse Davis or Anthony Steen at left guard for their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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